Environmental protection groups have launched a blistering public attack on a commercial energy developer proposing a new wind farm. Campaigners claim the developer has intentionally scheduled critical public consultation events during the peak summer holiday week to minimise local resident attendance and bypass rigorous public scrutiny. The developer strongly denies the claims, maintaining that the consultation timeline complies with all planning guidelines to deliver clean energy to the grid.
Wind Farm Developer Accused of Trying to "Limit Public Scrutiny" Over Dales Proposals
17 July 2026
A fierce green energy row is heating up this morning, as local campaigners accuse a wind farm developer of trying to limit public scrutiny over plans for massive turbines near our patch